West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 National Trust names W.Va. Main Street coordinator as Chair of Advisors 

10/28/2011 
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Monica Miller as Chair of the Board of Advisors. Miller is the state coordinator for Main Street West Virginia, a program of the West Virginia Development Office.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing communities.

Before being appointed chair, Miller served on the National Trust’s Board of Trustees and has been a member of its Executive Committee.

Miller began her career in public service with state government after graduating from West Virginia University in 1986. She served with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources prior to accepting her current post with the West Virginia Development Office.

West Virginia is home to 12 accredited Main Street communities. Main Street West Virginia focuses on economic revitalization of historic commercial districts by providing technical assistance and training using the National Trust’s Main Street Four-Point Approach®.

Contact Information

Catherine Zacchi 
304-957-9340 
catherine.m.zacchi@wv.gov